Wednesday, November 12, 2008 (Philippines)

Workers at the National Food Authority warehouse load high-grade Vietnam rice for distribution at the public market in Zamboanga City. (Sunnex/Bong Garcia) BASILAN Bishop Martin Jumoad calls for the Philippine National Police (PNP) to be pro-active or at least visible in public places to avert the occurrence of kidnapping and other forms of crimes in the province. Jumoad said the lack of police visibility is one of the reasons the al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf bandits continue to kidnap innocent civilians. What's your take on the Mindanao crisis? Discuss views with other readers [full story]